Ipil, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Population (2020) | 492 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4964, 123.6898 (12° 30' North, 123° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.3 meters (174.9 feet) |
Ipil is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 492. This represented 2.28% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ipil in the 2015 Census was 552 broken down into 133 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 544 | 123 | 4.42 | |
| 686 | 154 | 4.45 | |
| 539 | 122 | 4.42 | |
| 467 | 116 | 4.03 | |
| 491 | 129 | 3.81 | |
| 552 | 133 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ipil is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 9.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 8.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 6.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.72% |
| Total | 552 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ipil fell from 544 in 1990 to 492 in 2020, a decrease of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.39%, or a decrease of 60 people, from the previous population of 552 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 544 | – | |
| 686 | 4.44% | |
| 539 | -5.04% | |
| 467 | -1.96% | |
| 491 | 1.84% | |
| 552 | 2.25% | |
| 492 | -2.39% |
Location
Ipil is situated at approximately 12.4964, 123.6898, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.3 meters or 174.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ipil shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.